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France refuses to pay Swiss G7 security costs

Rioting broke out in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit

This content was published on Jul 10, 2026 France will not contemplate covering some of the costs of an anti-G7 riot in Geneva.

The heatwave is no longer just about uncomfortable temperatures. Across Switzerland, drought is threatening crops, livestock, rivers and forests.

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This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 The heatwave is no longer just about uncomfortable temperatures. Across Switzerland, drought is threatening crops, livestock, rivers and forests.

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A historic achievement for the Swiss national team: for the first time since the 1950s, they have reached the quarter-finals of a World Cup. Their next opponent is defending champions Argentina.

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This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 A historic achievement for the Swiss national team: for the first time since the 1950s, it is in a World Cup quarter-final. Next up is defending champion Argentina.

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Cantonal majority: an obstacle that could scupper the Swiss-EU deal

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 A cantonal majority requirement would significantly raise the bar for a referendum win on a deal with European Union.

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The era of large-scale batteries is dawning in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 New research shows that large quantities of batteries will be installed in Switzerland in the coming months and years.

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This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 A victim of its own success, tourism is pushing Lauterbrunnen to its limits. Can a solution be found?

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AI has revolutionised society and the world of work. How should it be regulated? This is the topic of discussion in Geneva at the moment.

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This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 Artificial intelligence is transforming society and the workplace. How should it be regulated? That question is at the heart of a global summit taking place in Geneva.

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100,000 visitors at the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival in Graubünden

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Swiss Federal Shooting Festival draws 100,000 visitors

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 Held in Graubünden, the month-long event was attended by 35,000 shooters and 100,000 visitors.

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Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?

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The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 4, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

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